LocalTime 2.0.0 - Release Summary
What's New
This major update transforms LocalTime from a basic time placeholder into a comprehensive date/time solution with 20+ placeholders and extensive customization options.
New Placeholders (20+ total)
Time Variants:
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_time_12h%
- 12-hour format with AM/PM
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_time_24h%
- 24-hour format
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_time_short%
- Abbreviated time
Date Variants:
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_date_short%
- MM/dd/yyyy format
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_date_long%
- Full month name format
Components:
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_day%
,
Code (Text):
%localtime_month%
,
Code (Text):
%localtime_year%
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_hour%
,
Code (Text):
%localtime_minute%
,
Code (Text):
%localtime_second%
Named Placeholders:
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_day_name%
/
Code (Text):
%localtime_day_name_short%
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_month_name%
/
Code (Text):
%localtime_month_name_short%
Technical:
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_timezone_offset%
- UTC offset
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_unix%
- Unix timestamp (seconds)
-
Code (Text):
%localtime_unix_millis%
- Unix timestamp (milliseconds)
New Features
- 12-Hour Format Support - Toggle between 12h/24h with configurable AM/PM display
- Enhanced Commands -
Code (Text):
/localtime info
shows current configuration
- Command Alias - Use
as shorthand
- Better Config - Comprehensive documentation and examples
- Timezone Modes - Choose between fixed timezone or server timezone
- Custom Patterns - Full control over time/date formatting
Files Included
- LocalTime-2.0.0.jar - The plugin file
- README.md - Complete documentation for GitHub
- docs/spigot-release.bbcode - Ready-to-post SpigotMC thread
Build Output
The JAR will be named:
LocalTime-2.0.0.jar
Installation Notes
- Drop
Code (Text):
LocalTime-2.0.0.jar
in the plugins folder
- Requires PlaceholderAPI
- Config auto-generates on first run
- All existing placeholders remain compatible
- Use
Code (Text):
/localtime reload
to apply config changes
Documentation Quality
Both
and
Code (Text):
spigot-release.bbcode
have been written with:
- Clear, professional language
- Organized sections with visual hierarchy
Version: 2.0.0
Build Date: March 2026
Compatibility: Spigot/Paper 1.19+
Java: 8+